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Sonia Alain was born in Matane, Québec, Canada. At age 12, she lived in Cameroon with her parents for a few months.

She received a certificate in early childhood education at the Université du Québec à Montréal. For several years, she was a childhood educator at a government-funded childcare center, and then a teacher at Collège Édouard-Montpetit in Longueuil, Québec, before becoming an instructor.

She is a full-time author and gives conferences in libraries on subjects related to her books. She is also a literary chronicler for various media.

In 2011, her book “Le masque du gerfaut” was one of the finalists for the First French Novel Award at Chambéry's First Novel Festival in France.

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(Historical fiction)

Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2026, 384 p., ISBN: 978-2-89867-283-5

In 1852, in an England bound by social conventions, Alexia Hastings leads a surprisingly free life alongside her brothers and sisters. Raised by a nonconformist scientist and a mother who gave up her noble heritage for love, she sees her own destiny and that of her siblings turned upside down when their father dies tragically. They all find themselves under the control of Payton Blount, a cruel and vindictive guardian who strips them of their wealth and condemns them to poverty. Cornered, Alexia becomes the target of his violence, until Daxton Miller, a wealthy distiller from the Caribbean, steps in and offers her a way to escape.

To save her family, Alexia agrees to a dishonorable pact: follow Daxton to Martinique and become his mistress, at the cost of her reputation and her heart. There, she discovers a caring man and a home she never dared to hope for, while her feelings grow in the shadow of an impossible future. Between desire, sacrifice, and revenge, how far will she have to go for love… and to ensure her survival?

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Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2025, 344 p., ISBN: 978-2-89867-018-3

An expatriate who has been living in Cameroon for several years, Amelia is a committed idealist. While participating in a demonstration for freedom of expression forbidden by the local authorities, she is narrowly saved by Noah, an attractive soldier with a dark past and conflicting emotions.

From the bustling streets of Douala to the peaceful beaches of Kribi, a romance slowly blossoms, woven together through shared encounters and moments of silence. Secrets, wounds, and impossible attraction put Amelia to the test. Will she be able to protect her convictions and her safety, or will she succumb to a love as dangerous as it is irresistible?

A writer with a powerful voice, Sonia Alain offers us an exotic and moving plot set between Cameroon and New Orleans. In an unexpected literary journey, readers will discover a quest for identity tinged with romance and suspense.

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(Historical fiction)

Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2024, 344 p., ISBN: 978-2-89783-898-0

Constantinople, winter of 986. 
Kidnapped by a group of merciless Vikings, Aisha is unaware that she will be sold into slavery to find herself a prisoner of a harem in Constantinople.

Far from home and having witnessed atrocities, she nevertheless refuses to give in to despair. The young woman will do anything to return home to Normandy, even if it means deceiving the man who offers her help.

Frodi, a valiant warrior with irresistible charms, represents everything she hates. But against all odds, the young Viking shows himself to be sensitive and protective towards this stranger among his people, difficult to hide the interest he has towards her.

Aisha is determined to stand up to him, even if it becomes increasingly difficult to resist this warrior who is willing to put his life on the line to save her. Yet she will have to make a cruel decision between her freedom and Frodi.

When it comes to choosing between freedom and love…

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Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2022, 360 p., ISBN: 978-2-89783-652-8

Iceland, year 985. After escaping from mercenaries seeking revenge on her uncle - the most important leader of the Scandinavian people in Novgorod - Aasa unwillingly finds herself in Greenland, a land yet unexplored. As a foreigner, she must blend in with the colony and hide her noble blood and warrior status at all costs if she wishes to go unnoticed and have the chance to see her family again.

Gunnvar, an imposing, proud and tough Viking, soon takes her under his wing and makes her his bride to save her from a terrible fate. Although she has vowed to find a way off the island as soon as she can, the young woman gradually lowers her guard, softened by the warmth of the blacksmith's body.

While her family in Novgorod searches for her to no avail, and her kidnappers continue to pursue her, Aasa knows that sooner or later she will have to face her destiny.

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(Historical fiction)

Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2023, 376 p., ISBN: 978-2-89783-637-5

After being chased by enraged revolutionaries, the de Grandmaison family left France in extremis, leaving behind their lands, fortunes, and titles of nobility. Fleeing aboard a cargo ship, they arrived a few weeks later in Quebec City, before finally taking up residence on the Île d'Orléans. For Anne-Françoise, it's a relief to find herself far from the world she once knew, believing at last to have escaped the marriage arranged by her father with the infamous Ludovic Clifford.

However, after a visit to the general store that goes awry, the young woman realizes that it won't be so easy to find her place among the inhabitants of the small village. To make matters worse, her suitor comes back to hunt her down, using every trick in the book to force their union.

Fortunately, Gauvin Lebrun and his relatives, neighboring islanders, take Anne-Françoise under their protection and try to help her. But will this aristocrat, torn from her past and a stranger to everyone, ever be able to find her place on this majestic island she is struggling to tame?

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(Historical fiction)

Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2023, 360 p., ISBN: 978-2-89783-830-0

May 1792.

The French people's grudge against the aristocrats is now untenable. Young Anceline Gobeil must flee for her life, as she is considered a traitor. In the service of Baron de Ferrand and his family, she follows them onto a cargo ship bound for Quebec. They escape from certain death but have to build a new life in a strange land. The baroness, Constance, takes advantage of the crossing to secretly adopt Anceline and give her her prestigious name, which gives her the protection reserved for the ship's elite. The former commoner had to be careful not to arouse the suspicions of Captain Antoine de Savoie. Fortunately for her, a noble passenger, Alberic de Grandmaison, intervenes on her behalf.

Once at their destination, Anceline and her new family settle on the Island of Orleans. Alberic is detained in the Old Capital for political reasons but dreams of joining her in secret. Will the de Ferrand family succeed in carving out a place for themselves in this inhospitable region? Will Anceline's past, which betrays her status as an intruder among her wealthy clan, catch up with her despite the distance?

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(Thriller)

Éditions AdA, 2018, 210 p., ISBN : 978-2-89786-410-1

An old Hungarian gypsy communicating with spirits, condemned to a tragic end for having discovered the truth about her daughter.

A girl found in the woods, later becoming a seductress hungry for revenge.

A group of men with corrupt morals, spreading horror in their wake.

A fierce police sergeant, trying to curb a series of barbaric murders that are sexual in nature.

A wolf prowling in the night, hunting for delectable prey.

In this modern version of Little Red Riding Hood, innocence is scorned and fantasies become nightmares. After this forbidden reading, you might not think that the woods are so safe after all…

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(Thriller)

Éditions Corbeau, 2025, 205 p., ISBN : 978-2-89819-240-1

A young gypsy girl, rejected by her own people and excluded from her community, condemned to leave the country and seek refuge in a foreign land.

Girls searching for a better life, who disappear without a trace, their mutilated bodies found abandoned in the bayou.

Five sadistic murders, who will stop at nothing to satisfy their twisted needs in the heart of the bayou.

A soon-to-be-retired detective, who desperately tries to trap the murderers in a race against time.

Rottweilers possessed by an insatiable hunger for human flesh.

In this flashback to forty-five years ago, Malicia, Angelika's grandmother, Little Red Riding Hood, witnesses bloody murders that will mark her forever.

To what extent will these nightmarish events shape her destiny and that of Little Red Riding Hood?

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(An erotic novel)

Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2016, 400 p., ISBN : 978-2-89585-732-7

What fantasies would two lovers be willing to explore before going too far?

Max is a young and ambitious professional who hopes to spice up his love life by introducing his girlfriend to new carnal pleasures. Annabel, fearful in nature, is increasingly torn between Max’s fiery temperament and her own Puritan tendencies. There even comes a time when she senses that their relationship’s stability will depend on her open-mindedness. Despite her reluctance, she decides to give in and be less modest.

At this moment, she is pulled into a voluptuous whirlwind. But this spiral is insidious, especially when Nathan, Max’s associate, comes into their lives to call the shots.

From then on, it’s a fine line between fantasy and reality, and what’s off-limits for some becomes fair game for others. Can love, on the verge of collapse, really survive such excesses of lust?

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(An erotic novel)

Les Éditeurs Réunis (LÉR), 2019, 372 p., ISBN: 978-2-89783-067-0

While Aimy, a young, attractive marketing professional, is working fervently to make a name for herself, Bryan, a former double agent, is having a hard time bouncing back after a difficult mission. They are both forced to rethink their plans when an unexpected threat upends their reality.

For when the fiery blonde becomes the object of obsession of a psychotic man, Bryan is forced to return to work to ensure her protection…But this is not easy, and heavy secrets hang over their heads.

Tensions rise another notch when the agent’s past catches up with him, putting Aimy at even more risk. As the danger intensifies, the more protective Bryan becomes. An explosive desire rumbles between the protector and stalked woman. But which prey will be truly conquered? And by whom?

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(An erotic novel)

Les Éditeurs Réunis (LÉR), 2020, 384p., ISBN: 978-2-89783-274-2

Amber Messier is wracked with guilt. It was her fault that her cousin passed away under strange circumstances after coming into contact with dangerous criminals. Wanting at any cost to make them pay, she infiltrates their group, readily using her body and sensuality. By doing so, the beautiful blonde is able to get closer to Josh Masson, a hot-headed Formula 1 driver, whom she has no scruples in manipulating.

During the championship race, Josh is marked by his meeting with a mysterious masked lover in the gardens of the castle of Versailles, and then another meeting with a stranger he met in a private select club, on the same night. Meanwhile, he is fascinated by his main sponsor’s attractive assistant. What he doesn’t know is that the three women are linked by a secret…

The truth will soon be revealed and disastrous events will follow in sequence, invariably reuniting Amber and Josh in the heart of a game as dangerous as it is torrid. Will they be able to put an end to the organization’s underhanded actions? Will they let themselves get drunken with exquisite stupors of passion?

Deceiving appearances.

A sensual masquerade.

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(Historical fiction)

Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2022, 392 p., ISBN: 978-2-89783-365-7

Métis, 1914. Aimeline Beaupré, eighteen years old, lives in the shadow of her sister, the frivolous and capricious Violette. More reserved than her older sister, she shudders delightfully every time Darren McNeil, with whom she is in love, lays eyes on her. But Darren has plans for the future, and even though he struggles to contain the impulses of his heart, falling in love with his neighbor is not one of them. At the beginning of the summer, the seductive worker leaves the coastal village to work on the maintenance of the Victoria Bridge in Montreal, leaving the sweet Aimeline on the edge of her seat.

The young woman is immediately courted by Leopold Gauthier, her father's apprentice. Nevertheless, if the devoted farmer is particularly enterprising towards her, she is unable to chase Darren from her thoughts. As one twist of fate follows another, Aimeline will be caught in strong gusts of wind that will lead her to the edge of danger. Will she be able to hold on to her hopes, sometimes tenuous, sometimes foolish, whose intoxicating breath keeps her from drifting?

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Les Éditeurs Réunis, 2022, 392 p., ISBN: 978-2-89783-591-0

Métis, 1917. Following a series of tragic events, eighteen-year-old Esther Beaupré is forced to assist her father on the family farm and look after his younger children. The young lady with an independent temperament and an eagerness for freedom finds it difficult to cope with her new reality, especially since she dreams of escaping and travelling the world.

Missing since the battle of Vimy and deeply marked by the war, Eliot McNeil finally returns to Montreal, where he hides his identity, preferring to pretend to be dead. Refusing to believe in the death of the man for whom her heart beats, Esther leaves for the big city to find him. However, it is a man lost in a downward spiral destroying him slowly that she manages to find, and she doesn't know if she can love the one he has become.

Will Eliot be able to fight his demons and regain control of his life? How far will Esther be willing to go out of love for him?

The reunion will be stormy as a man in the shadows tries to get to her by any means necessary to prevent her from digging up her secrets and put her out of harm's way.

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Béliveau éditeur, 2024, 336p., ISBN: 978-2-89793-381-4 

On the eve of her 21st birthday, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is forced to flee her palace to escape a treacherous plot hatched by members of her own family. Betrayal, trickery and conspiracy force her into exile in the far reaches of the desert. However, the great Julius Caesar, Consul of Rome, demanded Cleopatra's presence in Alexandria. His order was imperious but came with mortal danger. Determined to regain her throne, Cleopatra seeks a way to comply without risking her life. Between her fierce resistance and Caesar's inevitable attraction to her, Cleopatra finds herself caught in a complex web of intrigue.

Her fate is uncertain, but on the other hand, Egypt is a jewel coveted by Rome that she cannot abandon to her fate. So, she embarks on a daring quest. In this court where passions and plots reign, Cleopatra and Caesar embark on a dance of seduction and power that will decide the fate of an entire nation.

How far will Cleopatra go to save her kingdom?

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(Historical novel)

Béliveau éditeur, 2024, 346p., ISBN: 978-2-89793-384-5

Immerse yourself in the twists and turns of the tumultuous story of one of the world's most famous monarchs, through Sonia Alain's intimate perspective. At just 17, Henry VIII was a carefree young man, far from imagining that he would one day succeed to the throne of England. But fate decided otherwise, and on April 21, 1509, he found himself crowned, leaving behind his frivolous adolescence to assume the responsibilities of a king.

Initially unprepared, he relied on his Privy Council to govern, preferring the pleasures of hunting and tournaments over matters of state. His playful, spendthrift nature made him popular, but over time he metamorphosed into a despot, obsessed with the idea of having a male heir. In his desperate quest for a son, he married six times and is portrayed as both a magnetic and tyrannical monarch. His love for Catherine D'Aragon clashed with his obsessive desire for male offspring, plunging him into a spiral of tragic marriages and fatal destinies for his wives.

However, this was only one facet of his personality. Using political manipulation, he turned the entire kingdom upside down to serve his interests, sparing neither family, friends, members of the court, nor even the Church. How far was he prepared to go to satisfy his all-consuming ambition? A fascinating story that combines the intrigue, passions and excesses of one of history's most influential kings. What hidden secrets lie behind the enigmatic reign of this fallen monarch?

All-consuming passions, forbidden loves, inordinate ambitions.

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(Adult Fantasy Novel)

Éditions Coup d’œil, 2020, 309 p., ISBN :  978-2-89814-050-1

Abbygaelle is in danger. Several young women's bodies have been discovered, and all indications are that the murders are the work of Lucurius, a bloodthirsty werewolf. Lucurius is sent by Abaddon, the fallen angel who is trying to take over Abbygaelle. Concerned for his daughter's safety, Hadrian pretends to want to spend his summer vacation in the Bas-du-Fleuve with her. In fact, he wants to place her under the protection of Marcus, the leader of the shifters' clan who lives there.

However, this journey will have nothing of the long awaited rest for Abbygaelle. Her meeting with the clan will not be without problems. In his presence, she has the unpleasant feeling that something is stirring deep inside her. Projected in spite of herself in a parallel reality, the young woman will have to face several inexplicable phenomena. Not to mention the supernatural attraction she feels towards Marcus. Oscillating between two worlds, that of the spirits and our own, she will try to survive against all odds.

In this first volume of Guardians of the Gates, passion and mystery will captivate you. In a whirlwind of action and sensuality, Sonia Alain will take you into this world of instincts where the beast is never far away.

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(Adult Fantasy Novel)

Éditions Coup d’œil, 2020, 391 p., ISBN : 978-2-89814-052-5

A fan of Celtic culture, Alicia travels with two friends to Scotland in the hope of appeasing the painful memories of the murder of her roommate. Fleeing the land of legends on the day of Samain, which marks the opening of a passage to the Other World, Alicia tumbles into a different reality, the Sidh, this magical world populated by mythical beings that lies beneath the Scottish hills and mounds.

While the young woman's life is turned upside down, Abaddon, the angel of the Apocalypse, sends Conrad, a powerful black mage, to destroy her before her destiny can be fulfilled. The veil that separates the world of humans from that of demons is about to be torn apart. Alicia must assume her true nature as an enchantress and the virile Keith, a Celtic warrior responsible for her protection, will see to it... for better or for worse.

In this second volume of Guardians of the Gates, sensuality and twists and turns awaits you. Let the captivating pen of Sonia Alain draw you into an exciting story, where darkness and light confront each other without mercy.

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(Adult Fantasy Novel)

Éditions Coup d’œil, 2020, 345 p., ISBN : 978-2-89814-054-9

Trained at a young age to become a ruthless demon hunter, Amélie lives to rid humanity of these monsters. However, with the death of her cousin Courtney in strange circumstances, her world is turned upside down. While in Scotland, she investigates what happened to Alicia, Courtney's roommate, who disappeared on the site of the Brodgar's Stone Circle. Animated by a bad feeling, Amélie begins to make connections between herself, Alicia, and another young woman: Abbygaelle. A connection unites them and she is determined to find out what it is.

Amélie's journey continues in Rome, where mysterious revelations await her. With the help of Isis, the ancient one, bits of a bygone century come back to her memory. She has already lived in Roman times, she is more and more certain of it. She must discover the truth. However, her path will be filled with obstacles. Vivian, a fury in the service of Abaddon, arrives straight from hell to capture her. And Logan, her former companion who is now on the dark side, resurfaces. For Amelie, it's the beginning of the end.

In this third volume of Guardians of the Gates, travel between the past and the present. From the era of gladiators to today, Sonia Alain will make you discover the relentless struggle of a cursed couple through time.

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(Adult Fantasy Novel)

Éditions Coup d’œil, 2020, 292 p., ISBN : 978-2-89814-056-3

Abbygaelle, Alicia and Amelie, the keystones responsible for the balance of the worlds, have managed to overcome all of Abaddon's attempts to defeat them. But he has not said his last word. In a final effort to reach them, he decides to go back in time and corrupt each of their guardians. Warned by Isis, the three women are sent to the rescue of their lovers.

Transported back to the time when Marcus, Keith and Logan are under the spell of the fallen angel, they do everything they can to free their men from this evil control. A long road awaits them, and the henchmen they once confronted are back. The sacrifices required are immense, and the ordeals, relentless. But the young women, true to themselves, will stop at nothing. Will they be able to save their companions from the yoke of evil and, in the process, counteract Abaddon's plans once and for all?

In this fourth and final volume of the Guardians of the Gates, dive into the final battle between good and evil. Sonia Alain brilliantly brings this series to an end in a frantic race where fiery characters fight for the survival of humanity.

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Éditions Coup d’œil, 2021, 384 p., ISBN : 978-2-89814-058-7

May 29, 1914 - The Empress of Ireland sailed through the mists of the St. Lawrence River without suspecting that it would meet a tragic end. On board, Adélaïde de Beauchamp, a distinguished young woman from English high society, survived the shipwreck thanks to her ardour and determination. During the rescue, she will be taken in charge by the mysterious Aidan MacBain. Little do they know that their destinies will be linked forever.

Taken in by Elsie Reford, Adelaide tries to overcome her trauma in the rustic decor of Estevan Lodge. During a social event organized by the Refords, she comes face to face with her dark savior, who does not seem to recognize her. Although she doesn't know why he's in Métis, she will have to resist the desire that drives her towards this reckless-looking man, because he could cause her loss.

With this first volume, Sonia Alain traces the beginning of a larger-than-life romance. Placing the scene at the dawn of the First World War, the author takes us along on a tumultuous and bewitching passion, which will have to brave many trials.

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Éditions Coup d’œil, 2021, 384 p., ISBN : 978-2-89814-060-0

After Aidan MacBain's abrupt abandonment, Adelaide decides to leave Quebec and follow her uncle, newly appointed governor of the English colony of Nigeria. She wants more than anything to free herself from the grip her former fiancé has on her mind and heart.

But little does she know that Africa is the scene of bloody power games. Cameroon, a neighboring country to Nigeria, is under the control of the Germans, which does not bode well. In addition, she is unaware that Aidan is also on that continent, leading a dangerous mission. Adelaide is forced to make a difficult choice: to take part in the conflict and trust the man who has made her miserable or to preserve her own survival.

In the second volume of this exciting historical series, Sonia Alain portrays with finesse the colonial issues of the First World War. Throughout the pages, she also unfolds a passionate and tragic love story that keeps us on the edge of our seats from beginning to end.

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Éditions Coup d’œil, 2021, 309 p., ISBN :  978-2-89814-050-1

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Determined to escape Aidan MacBain, and especially to hide from him that she is expecting a child, Adélaïde boards for France, where she devotes herself entirely to the care of wounded soldiers. One of them, a ghost from her past, could well be the solution to all her worries.

Once again left to her own devices, in a torn Europe, Adelaide will once again be called upon to put her talents at the service of the Allies. As a leading woman, she will be able to rely on her courage to get through the horrors of the war. But will she be able to come out of it unscathed? Especially since Aidan always seems to pursue her... Will they be able to find each other through the chaos that rages?

In this third volume of the series, Sonia Alain signs the final chapter of Adelaide and Aidan's story. The story of these two lovers flayed by tragedy ends in this period novel that transports us to the depths of turmoil and passion.

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Éditions Coup d’œil, 2023, 363 p., ISBN : 978-2-89814-745-6

In 1335, the King of England claims the French crown, plunging both countries into a pitiless war. Joffrey de Knox, a powerful warrior from Brittany, takes the opportunity to extend his territory and wealth by allying himself with England. Just like his father before him, he particularly covets the southern lands which belong to Lord Vallière, second cousin to the King of France. To achieve his goals, Lord Knox decides that the time has come for him to ask Lord Vallière’s widow her daughter’s hand, which as a child, was promised to Lord Knox to settle Lord Vallière’s gambling debt.

But the courageous Anne de Vallière is determined to defy the fearsome Lord Knox… She finds the strength to endure her fate by forging friendships with his entourage. Sensitive and clever, she comes to realise that behind the irascible and brutish husband that was imposed on her lies a complex personality marked by deep wounds.

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Éditions Coup d’œil, 2023, 295 p., ISBN : 978-2-89814-746-3

The year is 1346. War rages in France, pitting King Philip VI against Edward III of England. Jane of Belleville, a lady of England’s high society, suffers from a life left in ruins by the never-ending conflict. Blinded by vengeance after the loss of her husband under terrible circumstances, she pledges to hamper the French monarch’s reign. Seizing this opportunity, Edward offers his help to the widow, with an intent of his own: to punish Lord Knox, his fearsome enemy.

A valiant warrior, Knox has defected to France, renouncing his past allegiance to live alongside his love, Ann of Vallière. Having previously fought in Edward’s army, Knox has taken sides with Philip, High treason unforgivable in his homeland.

Warfare and misery cast a shadow on the land in the ongoing Hundred Years’ War. Foes lurk everywhere while conspiracies and betrayals make their way. In these dark times, the country also faces decimation by the Plague. Proving as resourceful as her numerous opponents, Ann of Vallière will do everything in her power to spare her children and husband from tragedy. In the midst of chaos, will she find the strength to face her destiny?

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Éditions Coup d’œil, 2023, 323 p., ISBN : 978-2-89814-747-0

In 1349, the war that has been raging between France and England has been causing casualties on both sides.

Forced to flee to distant lands, Anne de Knox will find herself compelled to face a culture opposite from her own. How can she confront the harsh reality of the harems that her husband wants to impose on her, but especially, how can she protect her children in this hostile environment? Alas, when her beloved takes the role of a sultan’s sheik, he becomes a completely different man. Someone who is a total stranger.   

Meanwhile, in France, Joffrey de Knox’s troubled past resurfaces, weakening his bond with Anne. The young woman will have to regain the king’s court in order to fight to keep what is rightfully hers. How far is she willing to go out of devotion to Joffrey? Will love for him alone be enough to counter the hate vowed upon them by Rémi, Joffrey’s bastard half-brother, as well as the Ghalib and the king of England’s thirst for revenge

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